thirst
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /θɜːrst/
KK: /θɜrst/
intransitive verb
Definition
To feel a strong need or desire to drink something.
Example
After running for an hour, I began to thirst for water.
Tense Forms
Past: thirsted
Past Participle: thirsted
Conversation
I really thirst for something refreshing right now.
Me too! How about we grab some lemonade?
That sounds perfect; I've been craving it all day.
Great! Let's go before the sun gets too hot.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
crave
long
yearn
Antonyms
satisfy
quench
fill
noun
Definition
A feeling of needing to drink because your mouth and throat are dry.
Example
After running for an hour, I felt a strong thirst and needed to drink water.
Conversation
I can’t believe how hot it is today; I really feel a strong thirst.
I know, right? I just grabbed a cold drink from the fridge.
What did you get? I need something to quench my thirst too.
Root Explanation
Thirst → This word originates from Old English 'þirsta' (meaning a longing for drink or desire for liquid). It describes the sensation of needing or wanting to drink.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word 'þirsta' which means a longing for drink — this helps you remember that thirst is the feeling of needing something to drink.
Visually Confused Words
athirst
thrust
thrast
theist
theirs
unthirsty
unathirst
this